CALL FOR ADMISSION TO THE PHD PROGRAMS AT THE
POLITECNICO DI TORINO (30th CYCLE) – 01.11.2014 / 31.10.2017
Decree No. 286
THE RECTOR
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In consideration of Law No. 168 of May 9, 1989;
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In consideration of Law No. 210 of July 3, 1998, with special reference to art. 4;
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In consideration of Legislative Decree No. 276 of September 10, 2003, art. 50;
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In consideration of D.M. No. 270 of October 22, 2004;
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In consideration of Law No. 240 of December 30, 2010;
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In consideration of the Statute of Politecnico di Torino, issued with the Decree No. 418
of November 29, 2011;
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In consideration of Director’s Decree No. 257 of May 30, 2012 “Avviso per lo sviluppo
e il potenziamento di Cluster Tecnologici Nazionali” subsequently complemented by
Director’s Decree No. 414, of July 12, 2012;
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In consideration of the training programs belonging to projects approved and financed
by the Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR), instituted within the
National Technology Cluster project in which the Athenaeum is involved and whose
educational plan includes, together with joint Master’s Degree with other universities,
the allocation of 31 Doctorate positions at Politecnico di Torino, for which 31
scholarships are made available;
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In consideration of the deliberation of the governing body of the Politecnico di Torino of
November 22, 2013, which deemed it favourable to organise activities linked to the
training programs planned by the Clusters;
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In consideration of D.M. No. 45 of February 8, 2013;
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The Regulations on Doctoral Programs of Politecnico di Torino issued with Decree No.
254 of July 5, 2013 and subsequent amendments;
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In consideration of the international agreements activated by Politecnico di Torino, with
special reference to Research Doctorate Programs;
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In consideration of the guidelines for PhD programs accreditation issued by MIUR on
March 24, 2014
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In consideration of the deliberation of May 30, 2014 by the governing body of
Politecnico di Torino, which approved the XXX cycle Doctoral Programs and the
assignment and allocation of the scholarships;
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In consideration of the deliberation of June 13, 2014 by the Council of the Doctoral
School
DECREES
Art.1
(Available Positions)
1. Public competitive examinations are announced for admission to the 30th Cycle of
doctoral programs at the Politecnico di Torino.
Competitive examinations will award a total of 235 positions and 165 scholarships,
distributed as in the table below.
PhD in “Architecture. History and Project”
Ordinary positions
Positions covered by scholarship
- University scholarships
n. 8
n. 6
PhD in “Architectural and Landscape Heritage”
Ordinary positions
Positions covered by scholarship
- University scholarships
- Scholarship funded within the Ministerial Project
“Fund for students’ financial aid” 2013
n. 8
n. 5
n. 1
PhD in “Energetics”
Ordinary positions
n. 16
Positions covered by scholarship
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- University scholarships
- Scholarship funded within the MOBILITY Cluster - Italy
2020 project “gomma CRF” (see appendix 2)
- Scholarship funded within the MOBILITY Cluster - Italy
2020 project “ITS”, Intelligent Transport System (see
appendix 2)
- Scholarship funded within the AEROSPACE Cluster “TIVANO” project, innovative technologies for new
generation general aviation vehicles, (see
appendix 2)
- Scholarships funded within the Ministerial Project
“Fund for students’ financial aid” 2013
- Scholarship funded by General Motors PowertrainEurope S.r.l.
n. 5
n. 1
n. 1
n. 1
n. 3
n. 1
Supernumerary position
- Position reserved to students selected under specific
international agreements in which the Politecnico di
Torino is involved (see appendix 3)
n. 1
n. 1
PhD in “Physics”
Ordinary positions
Positions covered by scholarship
- University scholarships
- Scholarship funded by the Department of Applied
Science and Technology (DISAT)
- Scholarships funded by the Italian Institute of
Technology (I.I.T.) (see appendix 1)
n. 11
n. 5
n. 1
n. 2
Supernumerary positions
- Position reserved to recipients of a scholarship
funded by governmental, national or international
bodies
- Positions reserved to students selected under specific
international agreements in which the Politecnico di
Torino is involved (see appendix 3)
n. 3
n. 1
n. 2
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PhD in “Management, Production and Design”
Ordinary positions
Positions covered by scholarship
- University scholarships
- University scholarship related to Safety: “Aspects of
technical and managerial prevention in high-risk-forSecurity ATECO sectors”
- Scholarship funded by AVL List GmbH
- Scholarship funded by IVECO S.p.A.
- Scholarships funded by Telecom Italia S.p.A.
n. 13
n. 5
n. 1
n. 1
n. 1
n. 2
PhD in “Aerospace Engineering”
Ordinary positions
Positions covered by scholarship
- University scholarships
- Scholarship funded within the AEROSPACE Cluster “TIVANO” project, innovative technologies for new
generation general aviation vehicles (see appendix 2)
- Scholarships funded within the AEROSPACE Cluster
“SAPERE” project, Space Advanced Project
Excellence in Research and Enterprise, (see
appendix 2)
- Scholarship funded within the AEROSPACE Cluster
“Greening the Propulsion” project (see appendix 2)
- Scholarships funded within the Ministerial Project
“Fund for students’ financial aid” 2013
n. 15
n. 6
n. 1
n. 2
n. 1
n. 2
PhD in “Environmental Engineering”
Ordinary positions
Positions covered by scholarship
- University scholarships
- Scholarship funded within the Ministerial Project
“Fund for students’ financial aid” 2013
- Scholarship funded by the Department of
Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering
n. 8
n. 4
n. 1
n. 1
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PhD in “Chemical Engineering”
Ordinary positions
Positions covered by scholarship
- University scholarships
- Scholarship funded by the Department of Applied
Science and Technology (DISAT)
- Scholarship funded by the Italian Institute of
Technology (I.I.T.) (see appendix 1)
- Scholarship funded by the Petroleum Institute
n. 11
n. 5
n. 1
n. 1
n. 1
Supernumerary positions:
- Positions reserved to recipients of a scholarship
funded by governmental, national or international
bodies
- Positions reserved to students selected under specific
international agreements in which the Politecnico di
Torino is involved (see appendix 3)
n. 6
n. 4
n. 2
PhD in “Structural Engineering”
Ordinary positions
Positions covered by scholarship
- University scholarships
n. 5
n. 4
PhD in “Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering” with curriculum
in “Electronic Devices” in convention with the National Institute for Nuclear Physics
(INFN)
Ordinary positions
Positions covered by scholarship
- University scholarships
- University scholarship for the specialism in Electrical
n. 45
n. 14
n. 1
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Engineering in the frame of the agreement with the
JRC of European Commission (see appendix 1)
Scholarship funded within the MOBILITY Cluster Italy 2020 project “gomma CRF” (see appendix 2)
Scholarship funded within the AEROSPACE Cluster “TIVANO” project, innovative technologies for new
generation general aviation vehicles (see appendix 2)
Scholarships funded within the Ministerial Project
“Fund for students’ financial aid” 2013
Scholarship funded within the Ministerial Project
“Fund for students’ financial aid” 2012
Scholarships financed by Telecom Italia S.p.A.
Scholarship funded by Eurecom
Scholarships funded by the “Italian Institute of
Technology” (IIT) (see appendix 1)
Scholarship in convention with the National Institute
for Nuclear Physics (INFN) for the curriculum in
“Electronic Devices”
Scholarship in convention with the National Institute
for Nuclear Physics (INFN) for the curriculum in
“Electronic Devices”, reserved to Chinese students
who joined the 5-year combined Master-Doctor
program of the Institute of High Energy Physics,
Beijing (see appendix 1)
n. 1
n. 1
n. 7
n. 1
n. 4
n. 1
n. 2
n. 2
n. 1
Supernumerary positions:
- Positions reserved to recipients of a scholarship
funded by governmental, national or international
bodies
- Positions reserved to students selected under specific
international agreements in which the Politecnico di
Torino is involved (see appendix 3)
n. 7
n. 5
n. 2
PhD in “Computer and Control Engineering”
Ordinary positions
Positions covered by scholarship
- University scholarships
- Scholarship funded within the MOBILITY Cluster Italy 2020 project “gomma CRF” (see appendix 2)
n. 24
n. 6
n. 1
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- Scholarship funded within the MOBILITY Cluster Italy 2020 project “ITS”, Intelligent Transport System
(see appendix 2)
- Scholarships funded within the TECHNOLOGIES
FOR SMART COMMUNITIES Cluster - project “zero
energy consumption buildings in smart urban
districts” (see appendix 2)
- Scholarship funded within the TECHNOLOGIES FOR
SMART COMMUNITIES Cluster - project “MIE”,
smart and sustainable mobility (see appendix 2)
- Scholarship funded within the Ministerial Project
“Fund for students’ financial aid” 2013
- Scholarships funded by Telecom Italia S.p.A.
n. 1
n. 2
n. 1
n. 1
n. 7
PhD in “Mechanical Engineering”
Ordinary positions
Positions covered by scholarship
- University scholarships
- Scholarship funded within the MOBILITY Cluster Italy 2020 project “gomma CRF” (see appendix 2)
- Scholarship funded within the MOBILITY Cluster Italy 2020 project “ITS”, Intelligent Transport System
(see appendix 2)
- Scholarship funded within the AEROSPACE Cluster “TIVANO” project, innovative technologies for new
generation general aviation vehicles (see appendix 2)
- Scholarship funded within the AEROSPACE Cluster
“Greening the Propulsion” project (see appendix 2)
- Scholarships funded within the Ministerial Project
“Fund for students’ financial aid” 2013
- Scholarship funded by FIAT S.p.A.
n. 24
n. 7
n. 1
n. 1
n. 1
n. 2
n. 6
n. 1
Supernumerary positions
- Positions reserved to recipients of a scholarship
funded by governmental, national or international
bodies
n. 2
n. 2
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PhD in “Metrology” in convention with the Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica
(I.N.Ri.M.)
Ordinary positions
Positions covered by scholarship
- University scholarships
- Scholarship funded within the Ministerial Project
“Fund for students’ financial aid” 2013
- Scholarships funded by Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca
metrologica (I.N.Ri.M)
n. 12
n. 4
n. 1
n. 4
Supernumerary position
- Position reserved to students selected under specific
international agreements in which the Politecnico di
Torino is involved (see appendix 3)
n. 1
n. 1
PhD in “Materials Science and Technology”
Ordinary positions
Positions covered by scholarship
- University Scholarships
- Scholarships funded within the Ministerial Project
“Fund for students’ financial aid” 2013
- Scholarships funded by the “Italian Institute of
Technology” (IIT) (see appendix 1)
- Scholarship funded by the Petroleum Institute
n. 14
n. 5
n. 3
n. 2
n. 1
Supernumerary position
- Position reserved to recipients of a scholarship
funded by governmental, national or international
bodies
n. 1
n. 1
2. In accordance with DM 45/2013, the doctoral programs will be activated upon Ministerial
accreditation. Successful candidates will therefore be able to enrol only if the abovementioned accreditation has taken place.
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3. The number of positions may be increased before the completion of the relative
competitive examinations without prejudice to the application deadline expressed in article
2, paragraph 1. In case any further funding becomes available after the issue of this
notification and before the completion of the related competitive examinations, the number
of scholarships may be increased. In both cases, applicants will find timely communication
about these modifications on the Doctoral School website.
4. If, as a result of the competition or at the end of the selection process, any scholarship
remains available because of non-allocation, these may be redistributed by the Doctoral
School upon consultation with the Executive Committee. Non-awarded scholarships
funded by external bodies, may be re-awarded on the basis of specific agreements with
the funding body.
5. Supernumerary positions reserved to foreign students recipients of a scholarship, will
be allocated according to the ranking criteria expressed in art. 9, while positions reserved
to students participating to specific programs of international mobility are being announced
as a consequence of the signature of agreements (described in appendix 3) between
Politecnico di Torino and important foreign institutions and universities aimed at
developing cooperation and mobility in the field of higher education. As regulated by the
above-mentioned agreements, foreign students will be selected by specific commissions.
Art. 2
(Eligibility Requirements)
1. Any Italian or foreign citizen meeting the admission requirements as listed below by the
application deadline, which is August, 28 2014, may participate to the selection process
for the PhD research programs described in Art.1 of this call. Admission requirements are
the following:
a) Master Degree or other equivalent academic qualification obtained abroad and
recognized as valid.
Only candidates who obtained a Master Degree in Italy with a minimum mark of 95/110
or those who obtained other equivalent academic qualification abroad recognized as
valid (according to criteria expressed below, in paragraph 2) and with the minimum
average grade 1 (as expressed in appendix 4, integrant part of this call) will be able to
apply.
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Minimum average grade means:
the average mark weighted on the credits achieved with the exams for those countries using ECTS System;
the GPA final score for countries employing the Grade Point Average (GPA) certification;
- the arithmetic average for any other country.
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The participation to competitive examination is also open to those who will obtain their
Master Degree by and no later than October 31, 2014. In this case, conditional
admission shall be granted as long as the candidate’s average grade1 meets the threshold
expressed in appendix 4 and, for titles obtained in Italy, if the final mark is higher than
95/100. The Administration will check these requirements at the time of enrolment: failure
to meet these requisites will result in the irrevocable loss of the right to enrol.
b) One of the following certificates establishing the candidate’s proficiency in English
language:
- IELTS with a minimum score of 5.0;
- TOEFL Internet based test with a minimum score of 77, or Computer-based test with a
minimum score of 210, or Paper-based test with a minimum score of 547;
- Cambridge ESOL examinations – General English exams with minimum level PET
pass with merit.
(All of the above-mentioned certificates are considered as valid regardless of their date of
attainment).
Alternatively, candidates can prove they own a Bachelor degree and/or Master Degree
obtained from a University providing training courses in English language, handing in an
official declaration issued by the university stating that “The medium of instruction is
English”
Citizens from countries where one of the official languages is English are also exempted
from submitting the English certificate.
Certificates different from the above-listed ones will not be taken into consideration.
Application is also open to candidates who obtain the English certificate by and no later
than the deadline for enrolment to the PhD. In this case, conditional admission shall be
granted as long as the candidate provides one of the above-mentioned documents at the
time of enrolment (as per art. 11, paragraph 5); failure to do this will result in the
irrevocable loss of the right to enrol.
Failure to meet any of the above-mentioned requisites will lead to the exclusion from the
selection process.
2. Candidates holding an academic qualification obtained abroad can be admitted to
a doctoral program only if they hold a second level academic title (in accordance with the
Bologna process) or a Master Degree which would allow access to PhD in their country of
origin, issued by an officially recognized academic institution.
The evaluation of the academic qualifications obtained abroad will be carried out by an
internal commission, which will decide whether or not they are suitable to participate to the
selection process.
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In order to request for this evaluation, candidates must attach to their application:
- second level degree certificate with mark, if already obtained;
- transcripts of exams taken during the II level academic career, with related marks;
- any other document which can be useful to obtain the declaration of suitability (i.e.
diploma supplement, declaration of value).
Whether edited in a language different from Italian, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
or German, the above-mentioned documents must be translated into one of these
languages and certified as authenticated copy either from the university issuing them or
from the Italian delegation in charge, according to the regulations in force.
Candidates already holding a certificate of equivalence - issued by an Italian University - of
a foreign Academic qualification must attach the self-certification to their application.
3. Limitations on PhD enrolment:
- those who are already enrolled to a doctoral program without scholarship can access a
different doctoral program, after participating to the selection process, as long as they
withdraw from the former program and start from the first year;
- those who are already enrolled to a doctoral program with scholarship can access a
different doctoral program without scholarship, after participating to the selection process,
as long as they withdraw from the former program and start from the first year;
- those who have already enrolled to a PhD research program can participate to the
selection process pertaining to the same program; however, if admitted to the PhD, they
will not be able to receive the scholarship;
- those who have already been awarded the title of Research Doctor can be admitted
without scholarship to another doctoral program, after passing the selection process.
Please note: with reference to the first three items of the list above, will not be considered
as ‘enrolled’ all those PhD candidates who withdrew within a month after enrolment.
Art. 3
(Application Requirements)
1. By August, 28 2014, all applicants must submit the application form, duly filled in,
exclusively through the online procedure Apply@polito.it, accessible both from the
homepage of the Politecnico di Torino website: http://www.polito.it and also from the “call
for admission” page: http://dottorato.polito.it/bandi_en.html.
Applicants who have graduated or are about to graduate at the Politecnico must access
the
procedure
through
the
Portale
della
Didattica
(https://idp.studenti.polito.it/idp/x509mixed-login), using their credentials (user: Sidnumber
– password: date of birth, in “ddmmyy” format, or customised password).
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The application deadline is mandatory, failure to comply will result in exclusion
from the competition. It is the candidate’s responsibility to make sure the online
procedure has worked well as no claims about the IT system will be accepted.
Any further notice/information will be sent to candidates exclusively by email on the
address mentioned in the application form.
2. Candidates are required to attach the following documents to the application form:
a) A double-sided copy of a valid ID document bearing the applicant’s photo and
signature;
b) A certificate or self-declaration certificate 2 testifying:
- achievement of the Bachelor degree (level I), with final grade, date and place of
award;
- achievement of the Master Degree (level II) or equivalent second-level title (as per
art. 2, par.1, section a), with final grade, date and place of award, if already obtained;
- transcript of the exams passed during the whole academic career, with related
marks, date and place of award;
In case candidates have been awarded two (or more) second level degrees, they must
choose in the section “Second-level degree (Master degree) to be used for the evaluation
requirements” of the application, only the one they want the commission to evaluate.
Every other academic title and certificate must be attached to the “other documents”
section, as specified in section h).
c) certificate or self-declaration3 attesting the applicant’s proficiency in English
language, with grade, date and place of award (as per art. 2, paragraph 1,
section b), if already obtained;
d) abstract of Master Degree thesis: the paper must be written in English and have a
maximum length of two pages (4,000 characters);
e) short report on the scientific interests of the candidate and his/her
motivations to carry out the PhD: the report must be written in English and have
a maximum length of two pages (4,000 characters). The report shall be related to
the research areas and projects of the PhD program in question, if published. The
research areas available for each PhD program are displayed on related program
2
Extra-EU students can take advantage of self-certification only for facts and figures that can be attested by Italian public
administration and only if in possession of a valid residence permit, which must be attached to the self-certification.
3
Extra-EU students can take advantage of self-certification only for facts and figures that can be attested by Italian public
administration and only if in possession of a valid residence permit, which must be attached to the self-certification.
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introducing page of the Doctoral School Website, under the menu entry “research
projects”;
f) name and email address of a Professor from Politecnico di Torino and of a
Professor from another Italian or foreign University, which the commission can
contact in order to collect information relevant to the evaluation of the candidate;
g) certificate with GRE results (General Test or Subject Test related to the PhD),
GMAT or equivalents, if available;
h) any other document the applicant considers useful to support his/her application
(other I or II level academic title, awards, professional activities, publications, and
any other document useful for the assessing the suitability of the applicant, etc.);
Whether edited in a language different from Italian, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
or German, documents mentioned in b), must be translated into one of these languages
and certified as authenticated copy either from the University or from the Italian delegation
in charge, according to the regulations in force. Documents mentioned in d) and e) must
be in English.
After completion of the application form, it will not be possible to upload any other
document; therefore, for what concerns candidates applying for conditional admission the
commission will evaluate the exams average mark rather than the final MA grade. At the
time of enrolment, the award of the degree will be verified: failure to having reached the
threshold envisaged in art. 2, paragraph 1, section a), will result in the irrevocable loss of
the right to enrol.
3. The candidate has to pay a 30,00€ non-refundable fee for each doctoral program
he/she applies for. The payment must be made on-line by credit card (VISA, MasterCard)
at the end of the application procedure: guidelines are available at
http://dottorato.polito.it/bandi_en.html.
The procedure will be completed only after the payment, following which candidates
will not be able to edit their application.
Art. 4
(Doctorate program within the frame of Nation Technological Cluster Projects)
1. The Italian Ministry of Education, of University and Research has promoted the
activation of National Technological Cluster in order to carry out a policy of actions and
interventions in line with the Community strategic agenda, so as to enable an active
participation in and convergence with the objectives of HORIZON 2020. The
aforementioned Clusters consist of organised networks of companies, universities, other
public or private research authorities and other bodies, also of financial kind, all active in
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the field of innovation. These are structured in various public and private sub-networks led,
coordinated and managed by a specific authority. Each Cluster can manage up to four
research projects together with the related specific training activities for researchers and/or
research technicians, relating to the research topics of the project and broadened to
innovation management skills, new entrepreneurship and management of complex
structures and programmes. As a partner, the Politecnico di Torino is involved in 10
research projects and in 8 training projects, split between six Clusters.
2. The application requirements for the Cluster Doctoral programs are the ones specified
in art. 2, par. 1 of this call for admission. Additional titles, as specified in detail in appendix
2, may be required for each single PhD Cluster project.
3. Candidates may not have nor have had any kind of work-related relationship with the
organisations involved in the project.
4. Research Fellows can apply for a PhD Cluster program as long as they reject the
research grant upon gaining admittance to one of the above mentioned doctorate position.
5. The annual amount of the scholarship is 16.038,47 €, which includes social welfare
charges. It is financed by means of funds made available by the Italian Ministry of
Education, of University and Research within the frame of the project for the development
and enhancement of National Technology Clusters. The scholarship is exempt from the
income tax payment (IRPEF) but it is subject to the deposit of INPS “gestione separata”
social welfare taxes, two thirds of which are paid by the administration and one third by the
scholarship recipient.
6. The income deriving from the scholarship will be officially recognised by means of an
assignment letter or a contract containing the information about the training activities, the
way in which these are carried out, the length of the educational plan, and the gross
revenue. The contract will also regulate the post-dated monthly payment, which is subject
to regular attendance of the training courses.
7. Scholarship holders are exempted from the payment of the tuition fees, except for a
fixed charge of € 160,84, which includes accident insurance, SIAE contribution, revenue
stamp and EDISU contribution.
8. The scholarship can be revoked in case of nonattendance or behaviour inconsistent
with the objectives of the educational plan. Any scholarship renounce or revocation will
result in a withdrawal of the student from the doctorate program.
9. PhD students will have to follow the specific educational training as outlined by the
Clusters training project; to this purpose, they shall carry out training or research activities
at other Italian or international universities, research bodies, centres and laboratories.
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Art. 5
(Apprenticeship PhD)
1. Under Article 50 of Legislative Decree No. 276 of September 10, 2003, Law No. 240 of
December 30, 2010 and D.M. 45/2013, it is possible to be awarded the title of Research
Doctor by carrying out a course of higher education in exercise of apprenticeship
simultaneously with the apprenticeship contract with an enterprise.
2. Selected candidates are admitted to PhD without scholarship and simultaneously hired
by the enterprise with an apprenticeship contract, whose duration is equivalent to the one
defined for the training course. In order to provide training activities and tutoring, the
enterprise and the Politecnico di Torino shall adopt appropriate forms of coordination and
integration throughout the entire duration of the contract.
3. The apprenticeship contract stipulated in compliance with art. 50 of Legislative
Decree No. 276/2003, shall terminate after the award of university degree title and/or
at the end of the training path.
4. Any Apprentice PhD project, subject to the application deadlines provided for in art. 2,
par. 1, will be published on the website of the Doctoral School before the above-mentioned
deadline. Those candidates fulfilling all the requirements illustrated in art. 2 and aged
under 30 at the time of appointment by the company, may apply for an Apprenticeship
PhD.
5. The assessment of candidates and the publication of results will be carried out by a
dedicated examining Board on the basis of the documents listed in art. 3.
Art. 6
(Recipients of research grants)
1. Participation to the competitive examination for admission to PhD programs, as
expressed in art. 1 above, is open to recipients of research grants provided they are able
to prove they are carrying out their activity at the Politecnico di Torino or in another
University or research institution.
If awarded a scholarship, recipients of research grants, can decide whether to renounce to
the research grant and attend a PhD program with scholarship, or to keep the research
grant and attend the chosen PhD program without scholarship.
2. The object of study of the research grant must coincide with that covered by the PhD
research program. Admission to PhD can be subjected to the ratification by the board of
professors, which is required to express an opinion on the compatibility of the two
activities. Moreover, in case the candidate receives a research grant from an external
institution, this would have to give its authorization to the PhD, too.
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3. Applicants recipients of a research grant achieving a sufficiently high rank to access a
PhD program may ask for enrolment in a supernumerary position in compliance with
regulations described in art. 10, paragraph 7 below. Following the order of the admission
ranking list, supernumerary admission is allowed to the extent of half the limit of ordinary
places available for each course, rounded half up.
Art. 7
(Pre-admission screening)
1. A dedicated University Commission, appointed by the Rector, will check the
applications to verify the eligibility requirements specified in art. 2.
The outcomes of said pre-admission screening will be published on the Doctoral School
website (http://dottorato.polito.it/Esami_accesso.html).
2. Candidates who do not fulfil the above-mentioned requirements will not be admitted to
further merit review, as in art. 8.
Art. 8
(Comparative Assessment)
1. Candidates’ comparative assessment for each PhD program will be carried out by a
Examining Board appointed by the Rector; these commissions will be composed by a
minimum of three members chosen among professors and senior researchers in the
competent scientific areas and it may be integrated with experts of high repute, be they
Italian or international, chosen among academic or non-academic, public or private,
research institutions.
2. The evaluation will be based on the candidate’s motivations, skills and competence;
these will be inferred both from the documents attached to the application form, see art. 3,
and from an interview.
The interview will focus on qualifications and publications submitted by candidates, their
professional and academic resume, as well as their scientific and cultural interests, with
reference to the PhD chosen. It will also serve the purpose of verifying that the candidate
possesses the basic knowledge needed to attend the PhD program chosen.
The interview may also be carried out remotely, in order to allow candidates living abroad
to take part to the selection process; date, time and conditions of the interview will be
published at least 5 days in advance on the Doctoral School website
http://dottorato.polito.it/Esami_accesso.html#date.
In accordance with the criteria employed in the first session, at the end of the interview, the
Commission will express a joint evaluation on each candidate, confer them a score and
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prepare the related report. The maximum score the Commission will be able to confer is
100, divided as follows:
− Titles (art. 3, par. 2, sections b, c, d, g and h): maximum 40 points (publications are
evaluated up to a maximum of 10 points);
− Candidate’s report about his/her scientific interests and about his/her motivations for
attending a PhD program (art. 3, par. 2, section e), and any evaluation expressed
by reported professors (art. 3, par. 2, section f), up to a maximum of 20 points;
− Interview: up to a maximum of 40 points.
Art. 9
(Rankings)
1. At the end of the comparative evaluation the Examining Board prepares a merit list on
the basis of the total score obtained by each candidate.
2. In case of equal merit, preference will be given to younger applicants. In case of further
tie, preference will be given to the candidate whose economic situation is less favourable.
The economic situation assessment is regulated by the Decree of the President of the
Council of Ministers of April 9, 2001. In this case, the competent administrative office will
ask for documentary evidence of the economic situation of the candidate.
3. The Commission then allocates scholarships according to the order of the admission
ranking list, the number of scholarships and the candidates’ scientific and cultural
interests.
4. In order to be considered eligible, candidates need to achieve a minimum score of
60/100).
5. Successful candidates who have not obtained their second level title yet (as envisaged
in art. 2, par. 1, section a), and/or do not have the English certificate yet (as envisaged in
art. 2, par. 1, section b), will be admitted with a reservation. In case the above-mentioned
candidates are not able to submit the certificates by the deadline, this will result in the
irrevocable loss of the right to enrol.
6. The acts of the competition and the rankings for the admission to the doctorate
programs, together with the indication of the scholarships allocated to each candidate are
approved by the Rector.
7. The above-mentioned rankings, displaying name, surname, final score and position of
each candidate, will be published online at http://dottorato.polito.it/Graduatorie.html by
October, 31st 2014. There will be no personal communication: the publication of final
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ranking lists and, subsequently, of takeovers are to be considered as official
communication.
When the ranking lists expire, the list of candidates eligible to takeover - due to any
successful candidate’s renunciation or failure to enrolment - will be published.
Art. 10
(PhD Scholarships)
1. Based on the comparative evaluation carried out by the Examining Board, scholarships
referred to in art. 1 of this call are allocated according to the criteria described in art. 9,
within the limits of the announced positions.
2. Doctoral scholarships last one year and they get annually renewed for the duration of
the entire cycle, upon verification by the Board of Professors that the PhD student has
completed all the activities scheduled for the previous year.
3. The annual amount of the scholarship is € 16,038.47, which includes social welfare
charges. The scholarship is exempt from the income tax payment (IRPEF) but it is subject
to the deposit of INPS “gestione separata” social welfare taxes, two thirds of which are
paid by the administration and one third by the scholarship recipient.
4. This amount is proportionately increased by 50% for study abroad periods. Throughout
the three years of their program, PhD students are allowed to spend a maximum of 18
months abroad.
5. Scholarship holders are exempted from the payment of tuition fees, except for a fixed
charge, as provided for in art. 13 below.
Art. 11
(Registration to PhD Programs)
1. Applicants achieving a sufficiently high rank to be admitted to the program in relation to
the available positions, must enrol within 15 days from the publication of the relevant
ranking, or they will jeopardize their right of admission.
In case applicants cannot finalize the enrolment procedure at Politecnico within the
established deadlines because of documentable reasons beyond their control, they can,
by the same deadline, secure their position. To do so, they have to make an early
payment of the fixed charge of 160,84€ (for accident insurance, SIAE contribution, duty
and EDISU taxes) and send (via fax at the number: 0039 011 0906098):
- Statement justifying the inability to proceed with the enrolment within the abovementioned deadline and including the expected arrival date (candidates are
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form
available
at:
http://dottorato.polito.it/iscriversi_en.html)
Documents listed in par. 5 below, sections a), b), c), d), e), g).
Proof of payment of the above-mentioned fixed charge. At the time of enrolment,
this sum will be deducted from further tuition fees the candidate may owe. In case
the candidate does not proceed with the enrolment, the sum shall not be returned.
Either way, the candidate will have to proceed with the enrolment procedure by
December, 15 2014.
2. In case of sufficiently high rank to be admitted to more than one program in relation to
the available positions, candidates must opt for one PhD program. The decision must be
notified in written form to the Doctoral School.
3. Deadlines to enrol are final and absolute. Applicants who do not complete their
enrolment by the deadlines and following the procedures mentioned in paragraph 1, will be
considered as ‘renouncer’ and will lose their right of admission to the PhD program. If any
of the candidates admitted withdraws from the PhD before the beginning of the program,
the next candidate(s) in the ranking shall take his/her place.
Upon expiry of the enrolment deadline, the list of the positions available after withdrawals
along with the names of applicants eligible for takeover will be published at
http://dottorato.polito.it/Graduatorie.html.
There will be only two takeover sessions. In case some positions are still available after
the second takeover session, no further takeover will be possible.
4. Procedures of position acceptance and enrolment different from the above-mentioned
ones will not be accepted.
5. In order to enrol, admitted candidates shall submit the following documents to the 3rd
Level Educational Unit:
a) application form and summary page containing all the data inserted in the application
form (both printable from Apply@polito.it, duly filled in and signed;
b) signed copy of a valid ID;
c) copy of the Italian Social Security Number (Codice Fiscale);
d) certificate of English proficiency, according to the provisions of art. 2, par. 1, section b);
e) students who have obtained their II level qualification abroad must also submit the
degree certificate and the transcript of examinations referred to in art. 2, par. 2. These
documents must be originals or certified as authenticated copies either from the University
which issued them, or from the Italian delegation in charge, in accordance with the
regulations in force;
f) proof of payment of tuition fees (see art. 13).
g) candidates who are being awarded their Master Degree in Italy after the deadline of this
public call and by October, 31st 2014 (as in art. 2, par. 1, section a) must also submit a
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certificate or self-declaration 4 attesting the award of Master Degree, with grade, date and
place of obtainment.
6. The administrative office reserves the right to inspect documents and application forms
submitted and to exclude candidates whose certificates or declarations prove to be false or
forged.
7. Candidates willing to apply for reserved positions must request the enrolment to
reserved positions no later than 15 days from the publication of the ranking.
8. Enrolment procedures for both Italian and foreign candidates will formally close by
December, 15th 2014.
Art. 12
(Obligations and Rights of PhD Students)
1. Admission to PhD implicates exclusive and full time involvement. The board of
Professors of each PhD program may authorise remunerated activities upon verification of
the compatibility of such jobs with a productive handling of the PhD program educational
and research activities.
2. PhD enrolment is incompatible with enrolment to PhD in other Italian or international
Universities or research institutes (apart from co-tutelle agreements), with other Bachelor’s
and Master’s Degrees, I or II lever Master course and Specialization Schools.
3. PhD students can carry out training or research activities at other Italian or international
universities, research institutes, centres and laboratories.
4. In compliance with what provided for by art. 16 and 20 of Legislative Decree no.
151/2001 and subsequent amendments, maternity leave is mandatory for a period of five
months following two schedules: two months before the expected date of delivery and
three months after it or one month before the expected date of delivery and four months
after it. During the period of maternity leave the scholarship is suspended and the duration
of the program is extended of five months.
5. In accordance with current regulations, public administration workers who result
successful in the selection process of a PhD call for admission, can be admitted and, from
the beginning and throughout the whole duration of the program, compatibly with the
administration’s needs, they can be on extraordinary leave for study reasons, with no
working grant, but with the chance to benefit from a scholarship, where applicable.
If they are admitted to a PhD program without scholarship or if they renounce to it,
candidates on extraordinary leave will retain their compensation, social security and
4
Extra-EU students can take advantage of self-certification only for facts and figures that can be attested by Italian public
administration and only if in possession of a valid residence permit, which must be attached to the self-certification.
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retirement pension bestowed by the public administration they work for. In case they
willingly resign in the two years following the award of the title of research doctor, however,
the above-mentioned workers will have to return the amounts received.
Public administration workers who have already been awarded the title of research doctor
and those who have been enrolled for at least one academic year profiting from the
extraordinary leave, do not have the right to take extraordinary leave neither with nor
without working grant.
6. At the end of every academic year, PhD students must hand in a detailed report on the
academic and research activities they have carried out to the board of professors; Upon an
assessment of the candidate’s actual competences and credits acquired, the board
decides whether or not the student can be admitted to the following year or, when at the
end of the third year, to the final examination. In the event of a negative evaluation, the
student will lose his/her status as PhD student.
7. The title of research doctor is awarded after passing a final exam, consisting in the
public defence of the thesis written throughout the three-year program. The thesis, and its
summary, have to be written in Italian or in English or in another language, upon
authorisation by the board of professors.
Art. 13
(Tuition Fees and Courses Attendance)
1. PhD students must pay the tuition fees established by the Institution; for what concerns
the academic year 2015, the above-mentioned tuition fees may reach up to a maximum of
€ 2,530.42. Students who have been granted scholarships are exempted from the
payment of tuition fees, except for a fixed charge of 160,84€, which includes accident
insurance, SIAE contribution, revenue stamp and EDISU contribution.
2. PhD students can apply for an income-based reduction of enrolment fees and/or for
exemption from the payment of regional taxes. Detailed information on eligibility
requirements are available on the 2014/2015 Tax Regulations document available on
Politecnico di Torino website.
Art. 14
(Legal Ownership of Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights resulting
from PhD students’ activities of research)
1. Unless otherwise envisaged in agreements with third parties, all industrial and
intellectual property rights arising from activities in which PhD students participate in
various ways, are exclusive property of the Politecnico di Torino.
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2. Except for what is provided for by copyright law and for the inventor’s moral rights
recognised to the students who have achieved an invention, the Politecnico di Torino also
owns exclusive rights to assets arising from inventions. In case of exploitation of the
invention asset, the PhD student will be recognised a one-off payment to be defined on the
basis of his/her contribution provided to the attainment of the invention.
Art. 15
(Compliance with ethical code)
PhD Students are required to abide by the provisions of the code of ethics of the University
community, available on:
http://www.swas.polito.it/services/docuff/Default.asp?id_documento_padre=10358.
Art. 16
(Personal Data Processing)
1. According to D. Decree 196/2003 and subsequent amendments, personal data supplied
by applicants will be collected by the Politecnico di Torino and processed for the only
purpose of organizing the contest and the winners’ academic career. Candidates are
required to communicate such data in order to enable the assessment of the participation
requirements. Candidates who do not provide these data, will be excluded from the
competition.
2. These data are used by the Politecnico di Torino only internally and only for the
purposes of the institution; data may be supplied to the different structures of the
Politecnico di Torino to carry out their duties without sending the person further notice.
Art. 17
(Other Standards)
1. All matters not provided for in this document shall be governed by the applicable
standards in force.
2. This notification shall be notified to European website Euraxess and it shall be published
on the Ministry of University and Research website.
3. The Person in Charge for the process is the Person in Charge of the Servizio
Formazione Superiore – Area Gestione Didattica of Politecnico di Torino
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Torino, July 10, 2014
THE RECTOR
(Prof. Marco Gilli)
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Appendix 1
Subject areas of I.I.T. Scholarships
PhD POSITION at IIT@POLITO “CENTER FOR SPACE HUMAN ROBOTICS”
http://shr.iit.it/
http://www.polito.it/micronanotech
- “Fabrication and characterization of neuromorphic devices for robotics”
Memristors are memory resistors that promise the efficient implementation of synaptic
weights in artificial neural networks, whose role is that of sorting and clustering an
information feed, giving as output elaborated signals. Yet, there is the evidence that
potassium and sodium ion-channels distributed over the entire length of the axons of
human neurons are locally active memristors. Aim of the PhD thesis activity will be the
fabrication and characterization of memristive systems based on ZnO nanostructures in
photo-curable methacrylic resins, the study of memristive systems based on PANI and
PANI composites, the fabrication of inkjet-printed memristive cross-bar array circuits.
- "Electron and ion beam lithographies for advanced characterization and
processing"
The activity will be focused on the design and optimization of innovative tools for the
morphological, structural and functional characterization of materials through electron and
ion beam lithographies. Part of the activity will be also spent for the Field Emission
Scanning Electron Microscopy and for the Transmission Electron Microscopy
characterization of materials, thus validating the quality of the developed tools.
- “Design and fabrication of new smart structures through additive manufacturing,
and in particular through Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)”
To design and fabricate innovative and smart architectures, it is necessary to know how a
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) machine works. Through this technology it is possible
to transform metal powder into a solid part by melting it locally using a focused highpowered 200 Watt Yb-fiber optic laser. Parts are built up additively layer by layer, with a
typical thickness of 30 µm. The process involves use of a 3D CAD model, usually
generated by SolidWorks; then a .stl file must be created with a dedicated software, and
sent to the machine’s software. Once this ‘build file’ has been completed, it is ‘sliced’ into
the layer thickness the machine will build it and downloaded to the machine allowing the
build to begin.
- “From powders to dense metal parts: study, development and characterization of
innovative materials for additive manufacturing”
The main objective of the research project is to study and develop new materials powders
to be processed through a Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) machine for different
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applications, from heat-exchangers to structural parts for automotive and aerospace. Two
main trends will be considered: structural materials with high specific strength and
stiffness, like light metal composites and nanocomposites; smart materials like shape
memory alloys able to behave as structural parts and as actuators themselves. Till now
very few studies were reported on the fabrication of MMCs and SMAs by DMLS process.
This means that efforts will be devoted to the complete powder preparation and
characterization (flowability, grain size and shape, chemical composition) followed by a
deep study to set the correct parameters (such as layer thickness, hatching distance, laser
pulse energy) to obtain parts with the highest density and the desired qualities. Moreover,
a strong accent will be put also on the DMLS machine preparation and use, and on the
final DMLS parts characterization, i.e. from the mechanical point of view (microhardness,
tensile and Charpy tests) to the comprehension of the very fine microstructures typical of
this process, by means of different techniques like electron microscopy and
nanoindentation.
- “Full body sEMG monitoring”
Human motion capture (MoCap) finds applications ranging from entertainment (movies
and games) to rehabilitation and sport activity monitoring. Standard marker-based
technologies have been recently replaced in several applications with innovative markerless systems. The main limitation of these systems is that they provide only kinematic
measurements, typically position, velocities and accelerations. Starting from a technology
previously developed and tested on the iCub, this research proposal aims at developing a
prototype of a force and motion capture system for humans. In order to overcome the
limitations of available technologies, the system will be based on multiple sensor
modalities (e.g. vision, touch, force, gyro, accelerometers, electromyography) fused in a
Bayesian sense. The project is highly interdisciplinary and technological.
- "Innovative approaches for fast portable polymeric 3D printing"
Prototypes play a strategic role in the product design process, since they allow exploring
several designs, testing different theories, and validating the behaviour of structures before
starting an industrial production. The fabrication quality achievable by polymer prototyping
technology has significantly increased during the last decade, opening new opportunities
of use.
This PhD proposal focuses on the development of a new procedure for fast and reliable
printing of polymeric 3D structures with high aspect ratio. Emphasis will be given to both
the design and optimization of a new portable equipment, as well as the optimization of
new UV sensitive resins.
- "Biotechnology for Energy: from living systems to living devices"
Bioelectrochemical Fuel Cells typically use bio-catalysts and biodegradable fuels. The
inner volume of the cell is filled with an aqueous solution acting as the source of the
organic fuel (as glucose, ethanol or wastewater). A cation exchange membrane separates
the two compartments, leaving protons free to move from the anode to the cathode.
Typical organic catalyst are enzymes or whole bacteria in mixed populations. This
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technology is not sufficiently mature and economically attractive to compete with traditional
Fuel Cells yet. An effective transversal scientific approach among different disciplines, in
particular with microbiology and biotechnology, is needed in order to achieve optimized
bio-films. The aim of this PhD thesis is to investigate the bio-film spontaneously generated
into the device, gaining a better understanding of the bio-film features related to the device
performances in terms of power production.
Reserved Scholarships
University scholarship for the specialism in Electrical Engineering in the frame of
the agreement with the JRC of European Commission
Distributed Energy Sources in Emerging Electricty Distribution Systems (Smart Grids)
Do you really want to impact on the energy challenges? The Joint Research Center (JRC),
Institute for Energy and Transport of the European Commission with its cutting edge
research facilities is providing scientific support to Europe in the field of energy. Within a
cooperation between Politecnico and JRC the fellowship will provide the candidate with the
possibility to be involved in this process.
Europe’s power system has to face major transformations in its evolution towards smarter
grid architectures. A smart electricity grid can be defined as an upgraded electricity
network that can intelligently integrate the actions of all users connected to it in order to
ensure more efficient, secure and sustainable power supply.
One of the main drivers of smart grid deployment is the integration of distributed
generation, distributed energy storage and demand side management. These three
solutions/systems, often grouped under the name of distributed energy resources (DERs),
entail a central role for technologies like renewable energy based power generation and
electric vehicles (EV).
Even if a certain amount of DER can be accommodated by today's power systems, their
massive deployment calls for a new operation philosophy, revised design criteria and
upgraded architecture concepts.
In particular, Electric Vehicles can be used to flatten the load curve, thus increasing the
overall efficiency of the system and can also be deployed as a storage medium in a
concept commonly referred to as vehicle-to-grid (V2G). The massive roll out of electric
mobility – with their inherent mobile storage device capability – can provide increased
means for intelligently balancing the electricity network.
In this area, several research questions need to be addressed: how could EVs be smartly
coordinated with the production of DERs to reduce the peak load on the power grid? How
can we achieve maximum benefit from the charging and discharging of EVs in future
electricity networks? Is the smart integration of EVs feasible in technical and economic
terms? What are the recommendations for optimal charging infrastructure in terms of
type/number and grid enhancement costs?
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For any further information, please contact doctor Fulli (gianluca.fulli@ec.europa.eu)
IHEP-INFN Project
IHEP (Institute of High Energy Physics) and INFN (The National Institute for Nuclear
Physics) have signed an agreement for the development of electronic devices to be
employed in experimental activities of common interest.
To this end, the Politecnico di Torino – PhD program in Electronics Engineering – has
made available one doctorate position covered by scholarship for a research activity in the
field of electronic devices design, development and application. Such scholarship is
funded by INFN and reserved to Chinese students who joined the 5-year combined
Master-Doctor program of the Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates interested in the IHEP-INFN scholarship, will have to select, on the application
procedure (Apply) the PhD program “Electrical, Electronics and Communications
Engineering- IHEP INFN Project”.
Apart from the documents required in art. 3, par. 2 of this call, candidates will have to
attach to the application:
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Certificate issued by the Institute of High Energy Physics attesting the candidate’s
enrolment to the the 5-year combined Master-Doctor program.
MsC (or equivalent) degree certificate, if obtained, with related mark; please note
that the minimum mark for eligibility is 65/100. Alternatively, a certificate issued by
the Institute of High Energy Physics attesting that the candidate has taken all the
exams scheduled for his/her first and second years of the above-mentioned
program and stating the related mark and average grade (please note that the
minimum average grade for eligibility is 65/100) and/or a attesting that the
candidate is eligible to apply for a PhD in the People’s Republic of China.
Transcript of records with related mark and average grade (please note that the
minimum average grade for eligibility is 65/100)
Please note that, with reference to art. 3, par. 2, section f of the present call for admission,
the “Professor from another Italian or foreign University” needs to be a staff member of
IHEP.
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Appendix 2
MOBILITY CLUSTER
ITALY 2020 Project “Gomma CRF”
for the PhD Research Program in
ENERGETICS
Training Project Title
Training of experts in technologies for high lightening, multi propulsion
motor vehicles, with high contents for the users (edu)
Proposing Parties
Politecnico di Torino
CNR
ENEA
Positions to be activated within the XXX cycle
No. of Scholarships
1
ENERGETICS
Doctorate Program
Professional profiles to train
Experts in ultra-efficient and clean technologies for internal-combustion
engines, able to carry out, assess and organize applied research projects.
They will be capable of working with reasonable autonomy on the basis of
their previous experience in the technological and scientific fields.
Specific requirements for the
admission to the project
(academic qualifications, other
qualifications, prior
knowledge)
Degree LM 33 - Mechanical Engineering (as per D.M. 270/2004);
Degree 36 S - Mechanical Engineering (as per D.M. 509/1999);
Degree LM 30 (as per D.M. 270/2004) - Energy and Nuclear Engineering;
Degree 33 S – (as per D.M. 509/1999) - Energy and Nuclear Engineering;
Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Nuclear Engineering, obtained in
compliance with what provided for by didactic regulations prior to D.M.
509/1999.
Other academic qualifications and previous knowledge on fuels and
technologies for the reduction of CO2 emissions and of internalcombustion engine pollutions for cars and light and heavy commercial
vehicles.
Compulsory training activities
(hours)
200
Activities in a firm (hours)
1500
Study abroad period (Yes/No,
months)
Yes, 2 Months
PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING
In order to apply for this Cluster Scholarship, candidates shall select the specific PhD
program “Energetics - MOBILITY Cluster - Italy 2020 project gomma CRF”.
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MOBILITY CLUSTER
Italy 2020 Project “ITS” (Intelligent Transport System)
for the PhD Research Program in
ENERGETICS
Training Project Title
ITS – ITALY 2020/Training
Road-rail combined handling of freight transport: potentialities. energy
consumption, technologies and market.
Proposing Parties
Politecnico di Torino
Politecnico di Milano
CNIT
Positions to be activated within the XXX cycle
No. of Scholarships
1
Doctorate Program
ENERGETICS
Professional profiles to train
Research Doctor specialised in rail and intermodal transport systems
Specific requirements for the
admission to the project
(academic qualifications, other
qualifications, prior
knowledge)
Degree 33 S – (as per D.M. 509/1999) - Energy and Nuclear Engineering;
Degree 28 S – (as per D.M. 509/1999) – Civil Engineering;
Degree 36 S – (as per D.M. 509/1999) – Mechanical Engineering;
Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Energy and Nuclear Engineering obtained in
compliance with what provided for by didactic regulations prior to D.M.
509/1999, or equivalent foreign academic title.
Documentable competences in the field of fixed transport systems and
their performances and potentialities, of rail-traffic and related structures,
of estimate of the quantity of energy used by the rolling stock, including the
whole energy chain, possible indicators and economic aspects.
Compulsory training activities
(hours)
200
Activities in a firm (hours)
Study abroad period (Yes/No,
months)
Minimum of 250
A study abroad period is conceivable, as long as it is relevant to the
research activities as described above
PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING
In order to apply for this Cluster Scholarship, candidates shall select the specific PhD
program “Energetics - MOBILITY Cluster - Italy 2020 project ITS”.
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AEROSPACE CLUSTER
“TIVANO” Project – Innovative Technologies for Newgeneration General Aviation Vehicles
for PhD Research Program in
ENERGETICS
Training Project Title
Proposing Parties
Innovative Technologies for New-generation General Aviation Vehicles
(TIVANO)
Alenia Aermacchi (AA)
Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI)
Politecnico di Torino (POLITO)
Università di Napoli Federico II (UNINA)
Positions to be activated within the XXX cycle
No. of Scholarships
1
Professional profiles to train
Specific requirements for the
admission to the project
(academic qualifications, other
qualifications, prior
knowledge)
Doctorate Program
Energetics
Highly qualified researchers in the field of Enabling Technologies involved
in the integration of the aircraft system for general aviation and UAS, able
to deal with and manage the complexity of the products within the relevant
industrial field.
Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or equivalent
foreign Master’s Degrees.
Knowledge in the field of internal-combustion engines.
Compulsory training activities
(hours)
300
Activities in a firm (hours)
1500
Study abroad period (Yes/No,
months)
Yes, 6 Months
PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING
In order to apply for this Cluster Scholarship, candidates shall select the specific PhD
program “Energetics - AEROSPACE Cluster - TIVANO project”.
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AEROSPACE CLUSTER
“TIVANO” Project – Innovative Technologies for Newgeneration General Aviation Vehicles
for PhD Research Program in
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
Training Project Title
Proposing Parties
Innovative Technologies for New-generation General Aviation Vehicles
(TIVANO)
Alenia Aermacchi (AA)
Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI)
Politecnico di Torino (POLITO)
Università di Napoli Federico II (UNINA)
Positions to be activated within the XXX cycle
No. of Scholarships
1
Doctorate Program
Aerospace Engineering
Professional profiles to train
Highly qualified researchers in the field of Enabling Technologies involved
in the integration of the aircraft system, able to deal with and manage the
complexity of the products within the relevant industrial field.
Specific requirements for the
admission to the project
(academic qualifications, other
qualifications, prior
knowledge)
Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent foreign Master’s
Degrees.
Compulsory training activities
(hours)
300
Activities in a firm (hours)
1500
Study abroad period (Yes/No,
months)
Yes, 2 Months
PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING
In order to apply for this Cluster Scholarship, candidates shall select the specific PhD
program “Aerospace Engineering - AEROSPACE Cluster - TIVANO project”.
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AEROSPACE CLUSTER
"SAPERE” Project - Space Advanced Project
Excellence in Research and Enterprise
for PhD Research Program in
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
Training Project Title
SAPERE EDU
Education and training of researchers for space technologies, systems and
services.
Subproject SAPERE EDU STRONG (Systems, Technologies and
Researches for the Global National Operativeness)
Proposing Parties
Politecnico di Torino
Politecnico di Milano
Università di Roma “La Sapienza”
Positions to be activated within the XXX cycle
No. of Scholarships
2
Doctorate Program
Aerospace Engineering
Professional profiles to train
Highly qualified researchers for the industrial spatial field
Specific requirements for the
admission to the project
(academic qualifications, other
qualifications, prior
knowledge)
No specific requirement other than those listed in art. 2, par. 1 of this call
for admission
Compulsory training activities
(hours)
300
Activities in a firm (hours)
1500
Study abroad period (Yes/No,
months)
Yes, 2 Months
PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING
In order to apply for this Cluster Scholarship, candidates shall select the specific PhD
program “Aerospace Engineering - AEROSPACE Cluster - SAPERE project”.
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AEROSPACE CLUSTER
Greening the Propulsion Project
for PhD Research Program in
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
Training Project Title
Greening the Propulsion
Proposing Parties
Politecnico di Torino
Politecnico di Milano
Università di Roma “La Sapienza”
Università di Genova
Avio Aero S.p.A.
Secondo Mona
Positions to be activated within the XXX cycle
No. of Scholarships
1
Doctorate Program
Aerospace Engineering
Professional profiles to train
Experts in mechanical design and aircraft engines
Specific requirements for the
admission to the project
(academic qualifications, other
qualifications, prior
knowledge)
Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
foreign Master’s Degrees.
Compulsory training activities
(hours)
300
Activities in a firm (hours)
1500
Study abroad period (Yes/No,
months)
Yes, 2 Months
PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING
In order to apply for this Cluster Scholarship, candidates shall select the specific PhD
program “Aerospace Engineering - AEROSPACE Cluster - Greening the Propulsion
project”.
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MOBILITY CLUSTER
ITALY 2020 Project “gomma CRF”
for the PhD Research Program in
ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS
ENGINEERING
Training Project Title
Training of experts in technologies for high lightening, multi propulsion
motor vehicles, with high contents for the users (edu)
Proposing Parties
Politecnico di Torino
CNR
ENEA
Positions to be activated within the XXX cycle
No. of Scholarships
1
Professional profiles to train
Specific requirement for the
admission to the project
(academic qualifications, other
qualifications, prior
knowledge)
Doctorate Program
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Experts in solutions for powertrain electrification of means and systems for
surface transport - automotive
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering,
Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent foreign Master’s Degrees.
Knowledge of the English language
Compulsory training activities
(hours)
200
Activities in a firm (hours)
1500
Study abroad period (Yes/No,
months)
Yes, 2 Months
PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING
In order to apply for this Cluster Scholarship, candidates shall select the specific PhD
program “Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering - MOBILITY
Cluster - Italy 2020 project gomma CRF”.
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AEROSPACE CLUSTER
“TIVANO” Project – Innovative Technologies for Newgeneration General Aviation Vehicles
for PhD Research Program in
ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS
ENGINEERING
Training Project Title
Innovative Technologies for New-generation General Aviation Vehicles
(TIVANO)
Proposing Parties
Alenia Aermacchi (AA)
Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI)
Politecnico di Torino (POLITO)
Università di Napoli Federico II (UNINA)
Positions to be activated within the XXX cycle
No. of Scholarships
1
Professional profiles to train
Specific requirements for the
admission to the project
(academic qualifications, other
qualifications, prior
knowledge)
Doctorate Program
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Highly qualified researchers in the field of electrical, electromechanical and
electronic power technologies, involved in the development of aircrafts for
general and UAS aviation
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering,
Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent foreign Master’s Degrees.
Knowledge of the English language
Compulsory training activities
(hours)
300
Activities in a firm (hours)
1500
Study abroad period (Yes/No,
months)
Yes, 2 Months
PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING
In order to apply for this Cluster Scholarship, candidates shall select the specific PhD
program “Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering - AEROSPACE
Cluster - TIVANO project”.
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MOBILITY CLUSTER
ITALY 2020 Project “Gomma CRF”
for the PhD Research Program in
COMPUTER AND CONTROL ENGINEERING
Training Project Title
Training of experts in information systems for high lightening, multi
propulsion motor vehicles, with high contents for the users (edu)
Proposing Parties
Politecnico di Torino
CNR
ENEA
Positions to be activated within the XXX cycle
No. of Scholarships
Doctorate Program
1
Computer and Control Engineering
Professional profiles to train
Specific requirements for the
admission to the project
(academic qualifications, other
qualifications, prior
knowledge)
Highly qualified researchers in the field of information system for
automotive applications
Master’s Degree in Computer, Electronics or Telecommunications
Engineering or equivalent foreign Master’s Degrees.
Knowledge of the English language
Compulsory training activities
(hours)
200
Activities in a firm (hours)
1500
Study abroad period (Yes/No,
months)
Yes, 2 Months
PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING
In order to apply for this Cluster Scholarship, candidates shall select the specific PhD
program “Computer and Control Engineering - MOBILITY Cluster - Italy 2020 project
gomma CRF”.
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MOBILITY CLUSTER
Italy 2020 Project “ITS” (Intelligent Transport System)
for the PhD Research Program in
COMPUTER AND CONTROL ENGINEERING
Training Project Title
ITS – ITALY 2020/Training
Intermodal freight transportation optimization under uncertainty
Proposing Parties
Politecnico di Torino
Politecnico di Milano
CNIT
Positions to be activated within the XXX cycle
No. of Scholarships
1
Doctorate Program
Computer and Control Engineering
Professional profiles to train
The research proposal originates within the activities of the “ITS
Intermodality” Technological Cluster. The PhD Student will acquire a
sepcific know-how in the field of design and optimisation of transport
systems characterised by two distinctive factors: multiple transportation
modes and uncertainty over the data.
The PhD Student will also specialize in managing and optimising some
transport-related realistic scenarios:
- Parcel delivery;
- Estimate of fleets capacity for long- and medium- term transportation and
management of the freight transportation by means of contractors (3PL);
- Real-time optimisation of the routes under uncertainty over travel times
(urban transport)
Specific requirements for the
admission to the project
(academic qualifications, other
qualifications, prior
knowledge)
Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Engineering Mathematics,
Industrial Production and Technological Innovation Engineering
Compulsory training activities
(hours)
200
Activities in a firm (hours)
Minimum of 250
Study abroad period (Yes/No,
months)
It is possible to carry out a study abroad period for a maximum lentgh of 6
months.
PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING
In order to apply for this Cluster Scholarship, candidates shall select the specific PhD
program “Computer and Control Engineering - MOBILITY Cluster - Italy 2020 project
ITS”.
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TECHNOLOGIES FOR SMART COMMUNITIES CLUSTER
Project Zero Energy Consumption Buildings in Smart
Urban Districts for the PhD Program in
COMPUTER AND CONTROL ENGINEERING
Training Project Title
Zero Energy-Consumption Buildings in Smart Urban Districts
Proposing Parties
Politecnico di Torino, Politecnico di Milano, Università degli Studi di
Trento, Telecom Italia, STMicroelectronics, Selex Elsag, Finmeccanica
Group Real Estate, Enel Distribuzione S.p.A., Enel Ingegneria e Ricerca
S.p.A., Expert System, Labidee, Logical System, UMPI, Power Evolution,
BMS impianti, Media Italy SRL, Metoda
Positions to be activated within the XXX cycle
No. of Scholarships
Doctorate Program
2
Computer and Control Engineering
Professional profiles to train
A new category of engineers able to select, design, handle and optimise
smart systems for the management of energy-efficiency and
environmentally comfortable buildings.
The professional profile trained will be able to design embedded
networked systems, with a special attention to the design of Wireless
Sensor Networks (WSN) for environmental monitoring. They shall also be
capable of developing the layer softwares necessary to guarantee data
interoperability, integration and connections between heterogeneous data.
Finally, they will also be able to design systems for the analysis of energy
data and interfaces for their representation and visualization in order to
maximise the involvement and interaction of the final user.
Specific requirements for the
admission to the project
(academic qualifications, other
qualifications, prior
knowledge)
Master’s Degree in Computer, Electronics, Telecommunications
Engineering, Energetics, or Master of Science issued by an officially
recognized Academic Institution and able to grant the candidate access to
PhD Studies in the country where it was awarded.
Compulsory training activities
Activ
Activities in a firm (hours)
ities in a firm (hours)
Study abroad period (Yes/No,
months)
36 Months
12 Months
Yes, Minimum of 6 Months
PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING
In order to apply for this Cluster Scholarship, candidates shall select the specific PhD
program “Computer and Control Engineering - TECHNOLOGIES FOR SMART
COMMUNITIES Cluster - project zero energy consumption buildings in smart urban
districts”.
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TECHNOLOGIES FOR SMART COMMUNITIES CLUSTER
MIE Project – Smart and Sustainable Mobility for the
PhD Program in
COMPUTER AND CONTROL ENGINEERING
Training Project Title
Training plan for smart and sustainable mobility (MIE)
Proposing Parties
Università di Genova
Politecnico di Torino
Politecnico di Milano
CNR
Positions to be activated within the XXX cycle
No. of Scholarships
Doctorate Program
1
Computer and Control Engineering
Professional profiles to train
Specific requirements for the
admission to the project
(academic qualifications, other
qualifications, prior
knowledge)
Highly qualified researchers in the field of information system for
automotive applications
Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent foreign Master’s
Degrees.
Knowledge of the English language
Compulsory training activities
(hours)
200
Activities in a firm (hours)
1500
Study abroad period (Yes/No,
months)
Yes, 6 Months
PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING
In order to apply for this Cluster Scholarship, candidates shall select the specific PhD
program “Computer and Control Engineering - TECHNOLOGIES FOR SMART
COMMUNITIES Cluster - project MIE”.
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MOBILITY CLUSTER
ITALY 2020 Project “Gomma CRF”
for the PhD Research Program in
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Training Project Title
Training of experts in technologies for high lightening, multi propulsion
motor vehicles, with high contents for the users (edu)
Proposing Parties
Politecnico di Torino
CNR
ENEA
Positions to be activated within the XXX cycle
No. of Scholarships
1
Professional profiles to train
Specific requirements for the
admission to the project
(academic qualifications, other
qualifications, prior
knowledge)
Doctorate Program
Mechanical Engineering
Highly qualified experts of consumption reduction and energy recovery in
the automotive field
Master’s Degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
foreign Master’s Degrees.
Knowledge of the English language
Compulsory training activities
(hours)
200
Activities in a firm (hours)
1500
Study abroad period (Yes/No,
months)
Yes, 2 Months
PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING
In order to apply for this Cluster Scholarship, candidates shall select the specific PhD
program “Mechanical Engineering - MOBILITY Cluster - Italy 2020 project gomma
CRF”.
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MOBILITY CLUSTER
Italy 2020 Project “ITS” (Intelligent Transport System)
for the PhD Research Program in
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Training Project Title
ITS – ITALY 2020/Training
Training of experts for monitoring and diagnostics of railway carriage
intermodal freight transportation
Proposing Parties
Politecnico di Torino
Politecnico di Milano
CNIT
Positions to be activated within the XXX cycle
No. of Scholarships
1
Professional profiles to train
Specific requirements for the
admission to the project
(academic qualifications, other
qualifications, prior
knowledge)
Doctorate Program
Mechanical Engineering
Highly qualified experts in the field of monitoring and diagnostics of railway
carriage for capacity and security increase of intermodal freight
transportation
Master’s Degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
foreign Master’s Degrees.
Knowledge of the English language
Compulsory training activities
(hours)
200
Activities in a firm (hours)
Minimum of 250
Study abroad period (Yes/No,
months)
Yes, 2 Months
PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING
In order to apply for this Cluster Scholarship, candidates shall select the specific PhD
program “Mechanical Engineering - MOBILITY Cluster - Italy 2020 project ITS”.
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AEROSPACE CLUSTER
“TIVANO” Project – Innovative Technologies for Newgeneration General Aviation Vehicles
for PhD Research Program in
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Training Project Title
Innovative Technologies for New-generation General Aviation Vehicles
(TIVANO)
Proposing Parties
Alenia Aermacchi (AA)
Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI)
Politecnico di Torino (POLITO)
Università di Napoli Federico II (UNINA)
Positions to be activated within the XXX cycle
No. of Scholarships
1
Doctorate Program
Mechanical Engineering
Professional profiles to train
Highly qualified researchers in the field of Enabling Technologies involved
in the integration of the aircraft system, able to deal with and manage the
complexity of the products within the relevant industrial field.
Specific requirements for the
admission to the project
(academic qualifications, other
qualifications, prior
knowledge)
Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent foreign Master’s
Degrees.
Compulsory training activities
(hours)
300
Activities in a firm (hours)
1500
Study abroad period (Yes/No,
months)
Yes, 2 Months
PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING
In order to apply for this Cluster Scholarship, candidates shall select the specific PhD
program “Mechanical Engineering - AEROSPACE Cluster - TIVANO project”.
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AEROSPACE CLUSTER
Greening the Propulsion Project
for PhD Research Program in
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Training Project Title
Greening the Propulsion
Proposing Parties
Politecnico di Torino
Politecnico di Milano
Università di Roma “La Sapienza”
Università di Genova
Avio Aero S.p.A.
Secondo Mona
Positions to be activated within the XXX cycle
No. of Scholarships
2
Doctorate Program
Mechanical Engineering
Professional profiles to train
Experts in mechanical design and aircraft engines
Specific requirements for the
admission to the project
(academic qualifications, other
qualifications, prior
knowledge)
Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
foreign Master’s Degrees.
Compulsory training activities
(hours)
300
Activities in a firm (hours)
1500
Study abroad period (Yes/No,
months)
Yes, 2 Months
PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING
In order to apply for this Cluster Scholarship, candidates shall select the specific PhD
program “Mechanical Engineering - AEROSPACE Cluster - Greening the Propulsion
project”.
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Appendix 3
Supernumerary Positions reserved to Foreign
Citizens within the Framework of the International
Agreements activated by Politecnico di Torino
CSC Project
PARTNERSHIP
POLITECNICO DI TORINO – CHINA SCHOLARSHIP COUNCIL
Ongoing cooperation activities between Politecnico di Torino and Harbin Institute of
Technology, Southeast University, South China University of Technology led to the
implementation and development of CSC Project, reserved to applicants from the abovementioned universities, selected according to the procedures and the regulations in force
between the above-mentioned universities involved:
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General agreement between the Politecnico di Torino and Southeast University,
Nanjing, signed on September, 7th 2005;
General agreement between Harbin Institute of Technology and the Politecnico di
Torino, signed on September, 14th 2007;
General agreement between the Politecnico di Torino and South China University of
Technology signed on August, 24th 2009.
The program is supported by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and funded by the
Chinese Ministry of Education so as to enhance international cooperation in the field of
university studies.
In the framework of the above-mentioned program, the Politecnico di Torino shall reserve
1 position for academic year 2014/2015 in the PhD Research Program in Electrical,
Electronics and Communications Engineering, for applicants from the abovementioned universities.
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Erasmus Mundus European Program (Action1)
SELECT + PROJECT
SELECT + is an institutional mobility project funded by the European Commission within
the framework of Erasmus Mundus Action 1 program. The project is coordinated by the
Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden) and the Politecnico di Torino participates as
partner institution. The objective of this project is to organise and manage a joint PhD
program within the Erasmus Mundus project “Environomical Pathways for Sustainable
Energy Services”.
Select + project is addressed to both European and Extra European students.
In the frame of this project, the Politecnico di Torino shall reserve 1 position in the PhD
program in Energetics.
SINCHEM PROJECT
SINCHEM is a three year international joint Doctoral project in Sustainable Industrial
Chemistry offered by a consortium of 26 partner institutions (7 full partners and 19
associated members). Strong industrial links to major companies in the field are a key part
of the consortium.
SINCHEM is an institutional project funded by the European Commission under the
Erasmus Mundus Action 1 program. The project is coordinated by the University of
Bologna (Italy) and the Politecnico di Torino participates as full partner institution.
SINCHEM seeks to exploit fundamental knowledge for the development of collaborations
between high level academic and industrial teams across Europe for practical purposes.
The main mission is to transfer sustainable/green chemistry from idea to innovation.
SINCHEM is addressed to both European and non-European students.
In the frame of this project, the Politecnico di Torino shall reserve 1 position in the PhD
program in Chemical Engineering.
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SMDTex PROJECT
SMDTex is an institutional mobility project funded by the European Commission under the
Erasmus Mundus Action 1 program. The project is coordinated by the ENSAIT (France)
and the Politecnico di Torino participates as partner institution. The objective of this
project is to organise and manage a joint PhD program within the “Sustainable
Management and Design for Textiles” Erasmus Mundus project.
SMDTex is addressed to both European and non-European students.
In the frame of this project, the Politecnico di Torino shall reserve 1 position in the PhD
program in Chemical Engineering.
Erasmus Mundus European Program (Action2)
Erasmus Mundus Action 2 is an European institutional project funded by the European
Commission for cooperation and mobility in the field of higher education. This program
seeks to promote the image of the European Union across the world as a place of
excellence in education and to strengthen the visibility and attractiveness of European
higher education in non-EU countries.
In the frame of this European program the Politecnico di Torino participates to the
following institutional mobility projects, reserving doctoral-level positions for students and
scholars interested in carrying out periods of study and research in European universities.
AREASPLUS PROJECT
AREASPLUS is a project is coordinated by Politecnico di Torino and funded by the
European Commission in the frame of Erasmus Mundus Action 2 program.
The project deals with the mobility of students (Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate
Students), scholars and administrative staff from Asia to Europe and vice-versa.
In the frame of this project, the Politecnico di Torino shall reserve 1 position in the PhD
program in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
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Marie Curie European Program
Initial Training Networks
(Call identifier: FP7-PEOPLE-2013-ITN, Implementation mode: Multi-ITN)
Project acronym: WALL; Grant agreement no.: 608031
Project full title:
Controlling Domain Wall dynamics for functional devices
WALL is an European training network on the topic of domain walls in nanoscale magnetic
structures, which will provide the next generation of researchers in this area with advanced
technology. Domain walls (DWs) are the interfaces separating magnetic domains, their
high speed manipulation in nanostructures will lead to the next generation of new and low
power functional devices for computation and communication. The consortium that has
come together to deliver this training is uniquely qualified to do so, consisting of worldleading experts on condensed matter physics (ISI Foundation - Torino, Univ. of Leeds,
Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz, Université Paris Sud, Univ. de Salamanca) and
leading private companies (IBM, Sensitec GmbH, Singulus Technologies), along with a
range of associated partners spanning basic research, instrumentation development,
industrial and consumer electronic products, and research and technology policy. The
consortium provides a rich training environment that is both international and
multidisciplinary, where young fellows will both study the cutting edge of science and
technology in depth, but also come to appreciate the breadth of the field in terms of its
intellectual challenges, commercial concerns, and relationship to society’s need for ever
more powerful information technologies with a reduced environmental footprint. This will
enable them to contribute to the strengthening of both the European Research Area and
the European Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry, particularly for
what concerns GreenIT, an especially important and growing sector for EU development.
In the frame of this project, the Politecnico di Torino shall reserve 2 positions in the PhD
program in Physics.
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Marie Curie European Program
Initial Training Networks
(Call identifier: FP7-PEOPLE-2013-ITN, Implementation mode: Multi-ITN)
Project acronym: FACT; Grant agreement no.: 607493
Project full title:
Future Atomic Clocks Technology
FACT is a training network on the topic of optical clocks which will train the next generation
of researchers in this field. Optical clocks are now offering performances even better than
Cesium clocks, presently used to realize the definition of the second. The unprecedented
stability and accuracy of optical clocks, turn them into fundamental devices not only for
time and frequency metrology but also for fundamental physics and relativistic geodesy.
The Consortium FACT was born from a previous European project which aimed to
improve the technologies of clocks towards the realization of an optical clock suitable for
space application. The consortium delivering the training is composed of leading experts
in this field, and offers a complete training with secondments in the main European
metrological and academic institutions.
The involved young researcher has the unique opportunity to be trained in the most skilled
metrological istitutions and becoming an expert in the field.
In the frame of this project, the Politecnico di Torino shall reserve 1 position for the PhD
program in Metrology.
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Appendix 4
COUNTRIES
Argentina
Austria
Belgium (local grading system)
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
China
Colombia
Egypt
Ethiopia
European Countries (ECTS grading system)
Finland
France (local grading system)
Germany (local grading system)
Greece (local grading system)
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Italia
Jordan
Lebanon
Libya
Malaysia
Morocco
Nigeria
The Netherlands (local grading system)
Pakistan
Palestine
Portugal (local grading system)
Romania (local grading system)
Russian Federation
South Africa
Spain (local grading system)
Switzerland
Syria
Thailand
Turkey
United Kingdom (local grading system)
Venezuela
Vietnam
MINIMUM AVERAGE GRADE
5/10 and higher
3 and lower
13/20 and higher
64/100 and higher
6.5/10 or 65/100 and higher
4.5/7 and higher
65/100 and higher
3.5/5 and higher
65/100
2.5/4 and higher
C+ and higher
2/3 or 3/5 and higher
13/20 and higher
3 and lower on a scale (1-6)
5.5/10 and higher
50% and higher or 4.5/7 and higher
2.5/4 and higher
14/20 and higher
65/100 and higher
25/30 and higher
70/100 and higher
13/20 and higher or GPA 2.5 and higher
65% and higher
2.33/4 (CGPA) and higher
13/20 and higher
50/100 and higher
6.5/10 and higher
GPA 2.5/4 and higher (other grading systems will
be checked individually)
75/100 and higher
15/20 and higher
8/10 and higher
3.5/5 and higher
60% and higher
6.5/10 and higher
5.5/10 and higher
60% and higher
2.5/4 and higher
6/10 and higher (other grading systems will be
checked individually)
65% and higher
13/20 and higher or 61% and higher
6/10 and higher
Countries not listed in the table above: The Internal Commission will evaluate degrees and decide
the minimum average grade provided for access, based on candidate’s enclosed qualifications.
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